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U20276 Used Kenwood TS-480HX 200W HF/50MHz All Mode Transceiver DSP w/RT Systems Cable and MB-480M

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U20276 Used Kenwood TS-480HX 200W HF/50MHz All Mode Transceiver DSP w/RT Systems Cable

Overall Condition: Used, good functional condition! Shows normal shack wear with minor cosmetic scuffs and surface wear. The control head unit, LCD display, knobs, buttons, rear panel connectors, and text labeling are all clean and in good operational shape. Tested and operating properly. Comes complete with its remote control head unit, hand microphone, DC power cables, control head extension cable, RT Systems USB-63 programming cable.

Unleash a full 200W of HF power from a compact, field-ready footprint with the Kenwood TS-480HX. Delivering double the power of standard 100W rigs, the TS-480HX covers 160m through 6m (1.8MHz to 50MHz) in all modes (SSB, CW, AM, FM, FSK). Its unique split architecture features a compact main RF deck paired with a standalone, angled control head unit that can be placed anywhere on your desk or mounted in a vehicle.

Equipped with dual cooling fans, quad 16-bit DSP processing for advanced noise reduction and digital IF filtering, and a built-in CW keyer, this high-power transceiver is ideal for DXers, contesting, and mobile operating. Also includes the RT Systems USB-63 programming cable and software for effortless computer control and memory management.

Condition Breakdown

  • General: Good pre-owned operational condition showing normal light shack wear and minor cosmetic scuffs

  • Control Head & Display: Amber backlit LCD screen display, VFO wheel, keypad buttons, and faceplate labeling are clean and fully legible

  • Main Chassis & Rear Panel: Dual heavy-duty heatsink cooling fans, SO-239 antenna jack, dual DC power input leads, and control jacks are clean and intact

  • Accessories & Cables: Includes RT Systems USB-63 USB interface cable, Kenwood hand mic, DC power harness assembly, control head cable, and documentation

Key Features

  • 200W High Output Power: Delivers a powerful 200W output on HF bands (100W on 50MHz/6m) backed by a heavy-duty dual-fan cooling system

  • Separate Remote Control Head: Compact, free-standing LCD head unit with built-in speaker and mounting bracket allows flexible placement

  • Advanced Quad 16-Bit AF DSP: Provides digital noise reduction (NR1/NR2), automatic notch filtering, beat cancel, and customizable audio EQ profiles

  • RT Systems USB Programming Cable Included: Comes with RT Systems USB-63 interface cable and PC software CD for managing memory channels and settings (activation status software unknown)

  • CW Auto-Tune & Built-In Keyer: Electronic keyer with customizable weighting, break-in modes, and one-touch CW auto-tuning

  • Comprehensive Frequency Coverage: 1.8MHz to 50MHz (ham bands only)transmit with continuous wideband receiver coverage from 500kHz to 60MHz

What’s Included

  • Kenwood TS-480HX Main Transceiver Unit

  • Kenwood TS-480 Remote Control Head Unit w/ Desktop Stand

  • Kenwood Hand Microphone

  • Control Head Interconnect Cable

  • Heavy-Duty Dual DC Power Cable Harness Assembly

  • RT Systems USB-63 USB Programming Cable (Note: Activation status of RT Systems program unknown)

Warranty

Comes with our 90-Day Warranty!

S/N: B430025

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